All past students of Yarra Valley Grammar become life members of the past students association, Yarra Old Grammarians (YOG).

Work Experience

Work Experience can provide an invaluable insight into the working world. At Yarra we timetable a week of Work Experience at the end of Term 2 (in late June) for our Year 10 students.

In 2017, two of our Year 10 students completed their work experience with some of our Yarra Old Grammarians. Viki Zhou completed her week at law firm Hall & Wilcox with Nikki Carroll (YOG 1996). Dylan McCaffrey completed his week at architecture firm Buchan Group with Lauren Waddell (YOG 2010). Below they share a little bit about their experiences:

I was fortunate enough to be invited to an architecture firm in the heart of Melbourne City. Dressing in work attire and heading into the city each morning gave me a real experience of the hustle of working life. The firm had designed structures from Eastland shopping centre to the breathtaking Doha International Airport and fortunately enough for me, my mentor was a Yarra Old Grammarian, Lauren Waddell, People and Culture Coordinator at the Buchan Group. Lauren showed me around the impressive firm and then assigned me to a project of my own: the design and development of a yacht club nestled along the Dockland Boulevard. I began to calculate dimensions and brainstorm concepts to recreate the building, starting from initial concepts right through to finished designs. Working hand-in-hand in an open plan workspace filled with 100 architects created a space where my imagination of the possibilities for design only grew. It was evident to me that there are no limitations on design and it is only the beginning. I came home from the week exhausted and excited. If there's one thing I discovered, it's that I can really design my future.

Dylan McCaffery, Year 10

I completed my work experience at law firm Hall & Wilcox. On the first morning I was really excited to see what life in a law firm would be like, a career that I would like to pursue after I finish school. My work for the week was arranged and I was placed in the property office with Nikki Carroll, a Yarra Old Grammarian. In this office I was taken through some information related to property law. Throughout the week I assisted in copying and scanning various documents; however, the highlight was certainly the two days I spent in court and was fortunate enough to see real court cases in action. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and am very thankful to Nikki and to Hall & Wilcox for their help and guidance.

Viki Zhou, Year 10

The important thing about work experience is that it provides an opportunity for the student to get to grips with working - meeting deadlines and working in a team. While it may enhance the students’ knowledge and help them with course choices, it can also help them find out more about a job or industry, leading to more informed decisions upon graduation.

During the Work Experience week, an employer hosts the student for the 5 days, hopefully showing them all aspects of their business. The students can do age-appropriate tasks (and students do want to be involved) or shadow an employer. There is a contractual obligation of the student being paid a minimum of $5 per day (some employers will pay more). The School will contact the student whilst they are on work experience, and will try to organise a visit. We also ask the employer to fill out an evaluation form.

We are very interested to hear from other Yarra Old Grammarians who may be able to help us with similar work experience placements in June. Please contact us HERE.

Yarra Tennis will once again host their Annual Tennis Championships at Yarra from September 8 - 9 in 2018.

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16-Sep-2017

Annual Yarra Tennis Championships 2017

08:00 AM - 05:00 PMYarra Valley Grammar

The Annual Yarra Tennis Championships shall commence on Saturday 16 September until Monday 18 September for 2017. Further information regarding ticketing shall be released closer to the Championships...

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07-Oct-2017 06:30 PM07-Oct-2017 10:00 PMAustralia/MelbourneClass of 1977 - 40 Year Out ReunionThe Class of 1977 40 Year Out Reunion shall be held on Saturday 7 October at 6.30pm in the Brooke Nicholas Pavilion. Further information shall be sent to the Class of 1977 closer to the event.Brooke Nicholas PavilionYarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

05-Oct-2019

Class of 1979 - 40 Year Out Reunion

06:30 PM - 09:30 PMBrooke Nicholas Pavilion

Join us for a relaxed and social evening catching up with your fellow class of 1979 peers. More details released closer to the date...

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18-Nov-2017 07:30 PM18-Nov-2017 10:00 PMAustralia/MelbourneClass of 1997 - 20 Year Out ReunionThe Class of 1997 - 20 Year Out Reunion shall be held on Saturday 18 November at 7.30pm at The Sporting Globe in Richmond. Further information shall be sent to the Class of 1997 closer to the event.The Sporting Globe - RichmondYarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

16-Nov-2019

Class of 1999 - 20 Year Out Reunion

06:30 PM - 09:30 PMTBC

Wondering where everyone is now? It is time to catch up on the news of the last twenty years! Booking details will be released closer to the event...

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16-Nov-2019 06:30 PM16-Nov-2019 09:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneClass of 1999 - 20 Year Out ReunionWondering where everyone is now? It is time to catch up on the news of the last twenty years!

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24-Jun-2017

Class of 2007 - 10 Year Out Reunion

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

The Class of 2007 10 Year Out Reunion shall be held on Saturday 24 June. Further information regarding venue and bookings shall be sent to the class closer to the date...

Class of 2009 - YOG 10 Year Out Reunion

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22-Jun-2019 07:30 PM22-Jun-2019 09:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneClass of 2009 - YOG 10 Year Out ReunionIt's been ten years! Come along to have a great night and catch up with everyone.TBCYarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

23-Jul-2016

Class of 2011 - 5 Year Out Reunion

07:30 PM - Transport Bar

Calling everyone from the Class of 2011 to join us for your 5 Year out Reunion! Simply head to www.trybooking.com/LRZQ (http://) for further details and to book your tickets...

Class of 2014 - 5 Year Out Reunion

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2-Feb-2019 07:30 PM2-Feb-2019 09:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneClass of 2014 - 5 Year Out ReunionTravel? Work? University?For all the updates Instagram has missed come and catch up on all the news of the last five years!Grace Darling Hotel Yarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

27-Aug-2016

Class of 2015 - 1 Year Out Reunion

07:30 PM - Cafe 23

Calling the Class of 2015 to come and join us for your 1 Year Out Reunion! Simply head to www.trybooking.com/LSPE for further details or to book your tickets...

Class of 2018 - 1 Year Out Reunion

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24-Aug-2019 07:30 PM24-Aug-2019 09:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneClass of 2018 - 1 Year Out ReunionIt's time to catch up on the things Instagram won't tell you. The unfiltered looks of peers and the who, what, when and where of your time out of School!TBCYarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

Day at the Races

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26-Oct-2019 12:00 PM26-Oct-2019 06:00 PMAustralia/MelbourneDay at the RacesJoin us at Yarra Glen Racecourse for an afternoon of socialising with your Yarra friends and family, old and new!Yarra Glen Racecourse Yarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

07-Jun-2018

Early Learning Centre Tour

09:30 AM - 11:00 AMEarly Learning Centre

Explore our wonderful Early Learning Centre and see why it is a great place to start your child's educational journey.
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Early Learning Centre tour
Thursday 8 June at 9.30am
Meet Mrs Nicky Callow our Director, Early Learning who will walk you through our award winning Centre and explain what makes our ELC such a great place to start your child's education. Bookings are essential.
Access via Gate A, Kalinda Rd, Ringwood
Tours depart from the ELC.

The 9th annual Food Wine and Music concert will be held Saturday 25 March from 5.30pm
Taste fine wine, complimented by delectable food. Listen to our talented students during a theatre style concert, showcasing our choirs, bands and ensembles.

Food Wine and Music Concert

05:30 PM - 10:30 PMFoundation Hall & George Wood PAC

The annual Food Wine and Music concert is proudly sponsored by Yarra Music. The concert features tastings from Yarra wineries, finger food and amazing music from the Yarra ensembles, orchestras and choirs. Book now (https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=359613&)...

The annual Food Wine and Music concert is proudly sponsored by Yarra Music. The concert features tastings from Yarra wineries, finger food and amazing music from the Yarra ensembles, orchestras and choirs. Book now.

Mid-Term Break (Melbourne Cup)

MOPS Afternoon Tea

01:00 PM - Brooke Nicholas Pavilion

After such a lovely response to the MOPS Annual Luncheon we would like to offer the opportunity for the MOPs to return to the School for a casual afternoon tea with some nibbles and unlimited tea and coffee. Head to www.trybooking.com/MQSD to book your tickets or call the Development Office on 9262 7717. Tickets are just $10 each...

After such a lovely response to the MOPS Annual Luncheon we would like to offer the opportunity for the MOPs to return to the School for a casual afternoon tea with some nibbles and unlimited tea and coffee. Head to www.trybooking.com/MQSD to book your tickets or call the Development Office on 9262 7717. Tickets are just $10 each.

Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal

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19-Apr-2019 09:00 AM19-Apr-2019 01:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneRoyal Children's Hospital Good Friday AppealJoin us this year for our Good Friday Appeal to support the Royal Children's Hospital. George Wood Performing Arts CentreYarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

30-Mar-2018

Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal

09:00 AM - George Wood Performing Arts Centre

We hope to continue breaking records for 2018 as we continue to assist in raising funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal...

Twilight Tour

06:30 PM - 08:00 PMGeorge Wood Performing Arts Centre

Twilight tours for Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Please note there will not be a tour for the Early Learning Centre
Tours commence at 6.30pm from the George Wood Performing Arts Centre
Access via Gate A, Kalinda Rd Ringwood..

Twilight tours for Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Please note there will not be a tour for the Early Learning Centre
Tours commence at 6.30pm from the George Wood Performing Arts Centre
Access via Gate A, Kalinda Rd Ringwood

Yarra Community Festival

03:00 PM - 08:30 PMYarra Valley Grammar

We welcome our Yarra community; students, friends and families as well as the broader community to join in the fun at our festival. There will be stalls, carnival rides, food, drinks, entertainment and culminates with fireworks at 8.15pm on the Patterson oval...

We welcome our Yarra community; students, friends and families as well as the broader community to join in the fun at our festival. There will be stalls, carnival rides, food, drinks, entertainment and culminates with fireworks at 8.15pm on the Patterson oval.

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15-May-2018

Yarra Foundation AGM

06:00 PM - Brooke Nicholas Pavilion

The Yarra Foundation 2018 AGM will be held in the Brooke Nicholas Pavilion at 6pm on Tuesday 15 May...

The Yarra Foundation shall hold its first 'Food Experience' on Thursday 4 May 2017. Further information shall be sent to all full Foundation members closer to the date.

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29-Oct-2017

Yarra Foundation Winery Experience

01:00 PM - Coldstream Hills Winery

Our Yarra Foundation members are invited to attend an exclusive winery experience. An email invitation has been sent to all members. If you would like to learn more about the Yarra Foundation you can visit their page on the website or contact us at foundation@yvg.vic.edu.au...

Our Yarra Foundation members are invited to attend an exclusive winery experience. An email invitation has been sent to all members. If you would like to learn more about the Yarra Foundation you can visit their page on the website or contact us at foundation@yvg.vic.edu.au.

Yarra P&F Biggest Morning Tea

10:30 AM - 01:00 PMBrooke Nicholas Pavilion

We invite all our Yarra community to support Yarra Parents & Friends in raising money for the Cancer Council with their Annual Biggest Morning Tea. All items for the day are donated to ensure all money goes straight towards the Cancer Council...

We invite all our Yarra community to support Yarra Parents & Friends in raising money for the Cancer Council with their Annual Biggest Morning Tea. All items for the day are donated to ensure all money goes straight towards the Cancer Council.

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31-May-2019

Yarra P&F Biggest Morning Tea

10:30 AM - 01:30 PMBrooke Nicholas Pavilion

We invite all of the Yarra community to join us to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Amazing food, raffle prizes and a silent auction will be also be available...

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31-May-2019 10:30 AM31-May-2019 01:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneYarra P&F Biggest Morning TeaWe invite all of the Yarra community to join us to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Amazing food, raffle prizes and a silent auction will be also be available. Brooke Nicholas Pavilion Yarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

9-Mar-2018

Yarra P&F Cadbury Visit

08:45 AM - Cadbury Factory

A visit to the Cadbury Factory to prepare items for the Easter Egg hunts and raffle prizes...

Yarra Parents & Friends Committee Meeting in the Brooke Nicholas Pavilion at 8.45am. All are welcome to attend.

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25-Oct-2017

Yarra P&F Committee Meeting

08:45 AM - 09:45 AMBrooke Nicholas Pavilion

The first Yarra Parents & Friends meeting of Term 4 for 2017 will be on Wednesday 25 October at 8.45am in the Brooke Nicholas Pavilion. All are welcome to attend. Please contact parentsandfriends@yvg.vic.edu.au if you have any queries...

The first Yarra Parents & Friends meeting of Term 4 for 2017 will be on Wednesday 25 October at 8.45am in the Brooke Nicholas Pavilion. All are welcome to attend. Please contact parentsandfriends@yvg.vic.edu.au if you have any queries.

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23-Nov-2018

Yarra P&F Committee Meeting (AGM)

08:45 AM - Foundation Hall Boardroom

The Yarra Parents & Friends AGM for 2018 will be held on Friday 23 November at 8.45am in the Foundation Hall Boardroom. All are welcome to attend...

Yarra P&F Fathers Day Breakfast - Junior School

07:15 AM - 08:30 AMFoundation Hall

We invite our Junior School families to join us for breakfast and spend time with our wonderful Dads leading up to Fathers' Day. This seated event will include a special musical performance by Junior School performers and fabulous raffle prizes.
Tickets can be purchased online from www.trybooking.com/XIBR (http://www.trybooking.com/XIBR) ...

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30-Aug-2018 07:15 AM30-Aug-2018 08:30 AMAustralia/MelbourneYarra P&F Fathers Day Breakfast - Junior SchoolWe invite our Junior School families to join us for breakfast and spend time with our wonderful Dads leading up to Fathers' Day. This seated event will include a special musical performance by Junior School performers and fabulous raffle prizes.

Yarra P&F Fathers Day Breakfast - Middle and Senior School

07:15 AM - 08:30 AMFoundation Hall

We invite our Middle and Senior School families to join us for breakfast to spend time with our wonderful Dads leading up to Fathers' Day. Rev Paul Joy will be launching the Inspired by Yarra podcast series with guest speaker Rohan Lawton (YOG 1993, Cricket Australia) and the event will raise funds for White Owl - For Men's Health.
Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online fro..

We invite our Middle and Senior School families to join us for breakfast to spend time with our wonderful Dads leading up to Fathers' Day. Rev Paul Joy will be launching the Inspired by Yarra podcast series with guest speaker Rohan Lawton (YOG 1993, Cricket Australia) and the event will raise funds for White Owl - For Men's Health.

Yarra Parents & Friends prepare some fun presents for the Junior School students to assist in preparing them for Fathers Day.

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10-May-2018

Yarra P&F Mothers Day Breakfast - Junior School 2018

07:30 AM - YVG Cafe

We welcome our Yarra families to a Mothers Day Breakfast for Junior School, hosted by Yarra Parents & Friends.
Date: Friday 10 May 2018
Time: 7.30am
Location: YVG Cafe
Cost: $30 for adults, $15 for children
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/VJAL
The morning includes a a special musical performance and fabulous raffle prizes. This year the all funds raised will be donated..

We welcome our Yarra families to a Mothers Day Breakfast for Junior School, hosted by Yarra Parents & Friends.

Date: Friday 10 May 2018

Time: 7.30am

Location: YVG Cafe

Cost: $30 for adults, $15 for children

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/VJAL

The morning includes a a special musical performance and fabulous raffle prizes. This year the all funds raised will be donated towards the Maroondah Hospital Eastern Health Foundation.

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11-May-2018

Yarra P&F Mothers Day Breakfast - Middle and Senior School 2018

07:30 AM - Foundation Hall

We welcome our Yarra families to the ever popular Mothers Day Breakfast, hosted by Yarra Parents & Friends.
Date: Friday 11 May 2018
Time: 7.30am
Location: Foundation Hall, YVG
Cost: $40 per person
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/VIZX
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15-Feb-2019 04:30 PM15-Feb-2019 08:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneYarra P&F Welcome to 2019 (family picnic)We would like to welcome all our new families, and welcome back all our familiar families to Yarra for 2019 with another family picnic on the Patterson Oval.Brooke Nicholas Pavilion Yarra Valley GrammarfalseDD-MM-YYYY

02-Mar-2018

Yarra P&F Welcome to Yarra 2018

07:00 PM - 08:30 PMBrooke Nicholas Pavilion

Yarra Parents & Friends would like to invite all our Yarra families to a family picnic. Parents, friends and children of all ages are welcome to attend! Entry is just $5 per person, which includes BBQ sausages, ice cream and entertainment. BYO drinks and any other picnic food.Tickets can be purchased online from www.trybooking.com/UGUB (http://www.trybooking.com/UGUB) ...

Yarra Parents & Friends would like to invite all our Yarra families to a family picnic. Parents, friends and children of all ages are welcome to attend! Entry is just $5 per person, which includes BBQ sausages, ice cream and entertainment. BYO drinks and any other picnic food.Tickets can be purchased online from www.trybooking.com/UGUB .

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21-Nov-2017

Yarra Parents & Friends AGM

08:45 AM - 10:45 AMBrooke Nicholas Pavilion

The Yarra Parents & Friends AGM shall be held in the Brooke Nicholas Pavilion on Monday 20 November 2017 at 8.45am. All parents and friends of Yarra are welcome to attend...

Yarra Prayer Group Meeting

Yarra Tennis Championships

08:30 AM - Yarra Valley Grammar

Events range from 8/U through to Open ages in Singles, Doubles or Mixed. Graded events are also available so there is something for everyone!
The Championships run from September 10, 11 and 12.
Entry from $18 per person.
Entries close 31 August.
For more information please call Chris on 0412 238 452 or visit www.trybooking.com/MFDA to book your tickets...

Events range from 8/U through to Open ages in Singles, Doubles or Mixed. Graded events are also available so there is something for everyone!
The Championships run from September 10, 11 and 12.
Entry from $18 per person.
Entries close 31 August.
For more information please call Chris on 0412 238 452 or visit www.trybooking.com/MFDA to book your tickets.

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27-Mar-2019

Yarra vs YOG Friendly Sports Games

02:00 PM - 05:30 PMYarra Valley Grammar

Join us for a fun community sports event bringing YOGs back to Yarra for a variety of different sports games to be played concurrently against teams of current Year 12 students. All YOGs and any other Yarra Community members are welcome to come and watch, along with our current students. For any interested YOGs please sign up here: http://signup.com/go/YarraFriendlyGames (http://signup.com/go/Yar..

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27-Mar-2019 02:00 PM27-Mar-2019 05:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneYarra vs YOG Friendly Sports GamesJoin us for a fun community sports event bringing YOGs back to Yarra for a variety of different sports games to be played concurrently against teams of current Year 12 students. All YOGs and any other Yarra Community members are welcome to come and watch, along with our current students.

YOGFC MCG Grand Final Luncheon 2018

12:30 PM - 02:30 PMJack Ryder Room, MCG

The YOGFC MCG Grand Final Luncheon is on again this time with special guests Jarryd Roughead(Hawthorn), Jack Riewoldt(Richmond) and Travis Cloke(Collingwood). A fantastic way to give your clients a GF experience without spending $2k a ticket. Book your seat or table of 10 today! Where: Jack Ryder Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground Dress: Business Tickets: $165 To book your seat visit www.trybooking..

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27-Sep-2018 12:30 PM27-Sep-2018 02:30 PMAustralia/MelbourneYOGFC MCG Grand Final Luncheon 2018The YOGFC MCG Grand Final Luncheon is on again this time with special guests Jarryd Roughead(Hawthorn), Jack Riewoldt(Richmond) and Travis Cloke(Collingwood).

A fantastic way to give your clients a GF experience without spending $2k a ticket. Book your seat or table of 10 today!